United Kingdom Prime Minister - Historical Timeline

CURRENT / VERIFIED July 5, 2024 – Present

Keir Starmer

Appointed Prime Minister by HM King Charles III following the 2024 UK General Election. Leader of the Labour Party.

Tenure Status: Active
Verification Date: October 21, 2026
Record ID: UK-PM-2024-STARMER

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION July 4 – July 5, 2024

2024 General Election & Transfer of Power

Following parliamentary elections on July 4, outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tendered his resignation at Buckingham Palace on the morning of July 5. King Charles III subsequently invited Keir Starmer to form a government, formalizing the transfer of executive authority.

Trigger: UK General Election
Result: Labour Majority (411 seats)

SUPERSEDED October 25, 2022 – July 5, 2024

Rishi Sunak

Assumed office following the Conservative Party leadership election in October 2022. Resigned as Prime Minister on July 5, 2024, following the general election defeat.

Duration: 1 year, 254 days
Status: Superseded by Keir Starmer
Record ID: UK-PM-2022-SUNAK